Jordan against Algeria might not seem like a mouthwatering World Cup clash but a ‌lot could be riding on the Group J game in California that may turn out to be rich in jeopardy with implications for all four teams.

That time was aimed to give the home countries a television audience, with start times at 6 a.m. locally in Austria and 7 a.m. in Jordan. The formula of two small countries without much World Cup track record,

USA TODAY has the live scores, highlights and updates in Austria vs. Jordan during Group J stage play at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on June 16.

Austria and Jordan meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. ET from San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area. Austria, ranked 24th by FIFA, are appearing at their eighth World Cup,

When they face world champions Argentina in their final group stage match on 27 June, it may be Jordan's own World Cup final.

Before eagerly awaited meetings with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo comes slightly less glamorous but hugely important first ever World Cup games for Asia’s debutants. Jordan take on Austria on Wednesday before meeting Algeria and Argentina,

Jordan's royal family proudly stood behind the national team as the country made history with its first-ever appearance at the FIFA World Cup finals. Crown Prince Hussein and Crown Princess Rajwa attended Jordan's opening Group J match against Austria at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara,